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Spiritual and Religious: Characteristics and Attitudes John C. Green University of Akron Pew Forum. Social Characteristics. Gender: SBNR have the second highest number of women (51%), after Religious and Spiritual Age: SBNR have the fewest under 25 and the largest 45 to 65 years
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Spiritual and Religious: Characteristics and AttitudesJohn C. GreenUniversity of AkronPew Forum
Social Characteristics • Gender: SBNR have the second highest number of women (51%), after Religious and Spiritual • Age: SBNR have the fewest under 25 and the largest 45 to 65 years • Race: SBNR are 85% white • Education and Income: No clear differences in this regard
Religious Characteristics • SBNR tend to a high degree of spiritual experiences; for example many report strong feelings of awe and wonder • SBNR tend to have low involvement with religious institutions; for example very few are weekly worship attenders • SBNR show complex patterns on many religious beliefs and practices
Spiritual and Religious: Characteristics and AttitudesJohn C. GreenUniversity of AkronPew Forum